Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability Week’
Switched on to sustainability
The pillars of sustainability – social, economic and environmental – were on show at North Lake’s Sustainability Marketplace on 27 July. With recycled, homemade, homegrown, class-made, yummy, useful and ingenious items on sale and display the market was a great springboard for discussion and information. Some staff and students also ventured out to continue the…
Read MoreOnwards to sustainability
Term four started with a bang featuring an array of Sustainability Week activities starting day one. Here’s what happened… Frog pond Dee and Emily (community activity co-ordinators) from the local Bunnings attended North Lake to assist students in creating a frog pond to increase the natural biodiversity and enrich the ecosystem by providing a…
Read MoreA day of revegetation
During our Sustainability Week activities last year we planted 73 plants – this year we are going to plant 1233. The whole school revegetation day will be on Wednesday 4 August. The aim is to increase biodiversity in the campus attracting birds, reptiles and insects and, in time, reducing the amount of water required to…
Read MoreTowards a sustainable future
There was an extra vibrancy around the campus in week three during North Lake’s Sustainability Week. Students and staff came away with newly potted plants, cuttings, fashionable pre-loved additions to their wardrobes and an increased sense of the possibilities of a more sustainable future. Students were heavily involved at every level from promotion to working…
Read MoreNLSC Sustainability Week
Week three is Sustainability Week at North Lake. Lots of things will be happening so keep your eyes and ears open. Highlights will include… Library displays • Sustainable housing • Being sustainable • The importance of diversity Pre-loved clothing stall • On stage in the gym at recess Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Pot a plant…
Read MoreBiodiversity revegetation planting – Sustainability Week
The Whadjuk Noongar land on which North Lake Senior Campus now stands was once part of a huge Tuart forest. Some remnants still remain. The loss of trees resulted in the loss of undergrowth and the loss of habitat for native animals. We have received some plants from the City of Melville and, as a…
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